Playback / Record on a Tape

Playback a Tape

1 Insert a tape.

Loose or peeling labels may cause tape jam.

VCR power comes on. “ VCR” lights on Multi Function Display.

If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of Advanced Operations book) is set to “ OFF,” press VCR/TV until “ VCR” lights on the Multi Function Display.

2 Press PLAY to play tape.

• If tape has no rec. tab (p. 3), auto play begins.

Special Features During Play

Forward/Reverse Scene Search

Press FF or REW.

Press PLAY to release.

After search has begun, each additional press of FF or REW changes speed.

Notes

Picture interruption may occur with some TVs.

FF and REW search speed may vary depending on current tape position.

After 10 minutes in search mode, VCR returns to Play mode to protect the tape and the video heads.

Still (Freeze) Picture

Press PAUSE/SLOW.

Press PLAY to release.

Slow Motion Picture

Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode.

Press PLAY to release.

Notes

These features work best in SP or SLP mode.

The sound will be muted.

To reduce picture noise, see “Manual Tracking Control” on p. 3.

After 3 minutes in Still or Slow mode, VCR stops to protect the tape and the video heads.

3 Press STOP to stop tape.

Rapid Rewind/FF

Press REW or FF in Stop mode to rewind or fast forward tape.

• Rewinds a T-120 tape in approx. 1 minute.

Record on a Tape

1 Insert a tape with a record tab (p. 3).

VCR power comes on. “ VCR” lights on Multi Function Display.

If Auto VCR/TV (see p. 10 of Advanced Operations book) is set to “ OFF,” press VCR/TV until “ VCR” lights on the Multi Function Display.

2 Press CH or NUMBER keys to select the channel.

If channel number is over 100, first press 100 key then the other 2 digits.

For “LINE” input, see p. 9 of “Advanced Operations” book.

3 Press SPEED to set record speed (p. 3).

SP = Standard Play

SLP = Super Long Play

4 Press REC to start recording.

To edit, press PAUSE/SLOW to pause, and again to resume recording.

5 Press STOP to stop recording.

One Touch Recording

(recording in progress)

Press REC repeatedly to set length as follows: 30 min. 1 hr. 1:30 2:00 3:00

4:00 exit.

The VCR shuts off at the length set.

Record one station, watch another

Press VCR/TV

(“VCR” goes out on Multi Function Display),

select channels on TV (recording continues).

Select channels on VCR

Press VCR/TV in Stop or Pause mode. (“VCR” lights on Multi Function Display),

select channels on VCR.

Notes

Watching one channel and recording another is not possible when using Cable Box or DSS Receiver.

After 5 minutes in Pause mode, VCR stops to protect the tape and the video heads.

Connections • Initial Setup • Clock Set • Select Channel • Playback • Record • Auto Operation

Press EJECT on remote,

This video recorder, equipped with HQ

or STOP/EJECT on VCR to eject tape.

(High Quality) system, is compatible with

 

existing VHS equipment. Only use tapes

 

with the

 

mark. Only tapes tested and

 

 

 

inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour

 

machines are recommended.

 

 

 

 

Auto Operation Functions

Auto Play

Insert a tape Power comes on Play starts if there is no record tab (see p. 3).

Auto Rewind

Play

Tape end Rewind Stop

Fast Forward

Play Auto Eject

(Repeat Play must be off)

Play Tape end Rewind StopTape ejects if there is no record tab

*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.

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Panasonic PV-V464S operating instructions Playback / Record on a Tape, Playback a Tape, Auto Operation Functions